Part II of Arts Editor Jose Amador's fond look back at Seattle's past as a place for sketch comedy. more ›

As Arts Editor Jose Amador gears up for a busy weekend, he reminisces about the halcyon days of the late 90s-early 00s in Seattle, when sketch was vibrant and ever-present. more ›

• Feeling lonely? The Daily Weekly says Larry Phillips will email you if you email him. (Wonder if he'll send pics, too.)
• Publicola says Gregoire does not support a state income tax, so stop asking. Goldy at HorsesAss is not so sure he's entirely against the idea.
• Fourteen percent university tuition hike, anyone? The Capitol Record reports on why that might not be feasible.

If so, your focus on detail could pay off big tonight at Seattlest Trivia at the Old Pequliar. Tonight's quiz is an all-2008 retrospective, 80 interrogatory nails in the coffin that was last year. The top 3 teams win cash, while the last place team wins unvaluable swag and a round of applause. Fourth place at halftime wins a free pitcher of beer--as does one lucky team that can answer this question and email the answer to james at seattlest.com before 6:00: Beyoncé and Akon were the only two musical acts to do what in 2008? Stuff to know before you go: The quiz starts at 8:00, sign-up starts at 7:45. You can have 5 players on your team for $5, or 6 players for $7. (That last brain costs extra.) All the rest will be revealed when you show up. See you there! more ›